Anyone really use their brake pad wear sensor system?

[plymouthcolt]

I replace mine when I replace the pads as I like my car to remain stock

[Dennis Kalma]

Originally Posted by burgermeister

If it works and doesn't bother anything, why not leave it? Seems like a good idea to me (though I prefer driving to wrenching) ... of course, if it bugs, the heck out of you for some reason, then get rid of them - tis your car. Worst case you ruin a rotor...

Ah yes, the reason. There is one good reason why I am thinking of turfing the set up...namely most of the parts are pretty tired on my project car, the little plastic clips that hold the connectors are broken, the wiring that has been exposed to the wheel wells has broken sheathing, most of the rubber grommets where the wiring enters the chassis are disintegrating when I take them out. It is not likely a huge expense to renew all of the parts, but Porsche is a bit silly on little things, I suspect it would be a few hundred dollars by the time I got everything......

Dennis

[Wavey]

Originally Posted by ZOANAS

Now you've got me wondering... which way do they work?

The two wires need to be connected for the light to stay off, at least for an '88 Carrera. I was advised to do the opposite (leave them unconnected) by an, ahemmm, "major guru" on this board and my brake warning light is on all the time. Not big deal - I'll connect them next time I'm in there.

Originally Posted by Lorenfb

Right! Just like the other useless ones:
1. Alternator light
2. Oil light
3. High beam

Hardly the same thing. The alternator and the oil pressure warning lights are there to protect against sudden, catastrophic failures. But the brake pad sensors are there to cover a very slow wearing process, one that any responsible owner should be aware of.